Colony Inn

Hotels
8.1 (215 reviews)
325 East Elmwood Avenue , Palmer , US
(907) 745-3330
[email protected]

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Whirlpool tubs (10 of 12 rooms)
Cable TV
Free Wi-Fi
Mini refrigerators
Coffee bar
Microwave in upper hall
Cozy great room with wing-back chairs, bay window and fireplace
Mountain views
Individually decorated rooms
Non-smoking facility
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Spacious living area
Great value for money
Nice historical charm
Cons:
Inconvenient check-in location
Noise disturbances
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.35
Cleanliness issues noted, including an unpleasant smell and untidy basement.
Service
6.85
Service was inadequate and not responsive, especially regarding check-in and noise complaints.
Location
9.35
Wonderful location in the heart of the historic Matanuska Colony.
Room Quality
7.85
Rooms were spacious but mattresses were worn out and beds small.
Amenities
8.35
Adequate amenities, but some items like laundry soap were out.
Value for Money
8.85
Excellent value for money noted.
Food and Beverage
7.35
No breakfast available and limited dining options noted in reviews.
Overall Experience
8.85
Overall experience was affected by issues but generally positive sentiments expressed.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 03:55

Property Description

Come and enjoy a sense of American history in one of the Last Frontier's unique small towns with so much to offer. Stroll along the self-guided walking tour, visit the local museums, maybe go and feed the local wildlife at the Reindeer Farm or get to pet the cute baby Musk Ox just down the Glenn Highway at the Musk Ox Farm. Take in the amazing hiking trails along Lazy Mountain or in Hatcher's Pass. Visiting during the winter, Palmer still has a lot to offer including amazing cross-country skiing trails at Government Peak, sledding hills and alpine skiing in Hatcher's Pass. Once you are all done visiting the local tourism attractions and cafes, come relax in your room at the Colony Inn; individually decorated, views of the surrounding mountains, soak in the Whirlpool tub, or just enjoy some of the other amenities TV, free Wi-Fi, and a cozy great room with wing-back chairs, bay window and fireplace. There are 12 rooms available, 10 of which have Whirlpool tubs and two rooms have showers only. Rates: $100 – $120/night, with a discounted winter rate; corporate, senior citizen and group rates available. The Colony Inn is a NON-SMOKING facility. Sorry, no pets. Reservations are made through the Valley Hotel front desk.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Managed by a private host
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Check-in / check-out

    Check-in from 15:00:00, check-out until 11:00:00.

  • Minimum age

    Guests must be at least 18 years old to check in.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed; charges may apply.

  • Payment

    Payment: pay at the property.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 215 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.35
Service: 6.85
Location: 9.35
Room Quality: 7.85
Amenities: 8.35
Value for Money: 8.85
Food and Beverage: 7.35
Overall Experience: 8.85
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gostevskyh • couple • ca
7
Cons:

No towels at all

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Simon • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Comfortable room

Cons:

Annex and scruffy on the outside

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Ankush • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Bobbie • couple • us
5
Pros:

Location.

Cons:

No AC

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Amy • couple • us
10
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Betty • extended_group • us
10
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • us
7
Pros:

Check in was confusing. You have to check in a different property then drive to the one you are staying. This was not made clear at booking.

Cons:

No staff on site. Check-in was confusing.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Christine • couple • us
10
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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MacroMike • solo_traveller • au
9
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

No kettle in room.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Támesis • couple • pa
10
Great
Pros:

Location

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Robin • solo_traveller • us
9
Cool Inn!
Pros:

Location, history, room.

Cons:

No elevator and no AC in our room that we could find.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Kat clem • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

It was quaint, clean, quiet.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Jason • couple • us
10
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
אלי • solo_traveller • il
8
מקום טוב מאוד ממליץ בחום
Pros:

חדר נקי מיקום מצויין

Cons:

אין מראה בחדר רק באמבטיה אין שולחן עבודה

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Susan • solo_traveller • us
10
Very relaxing
Pros:

Very cute & clean. In a great location

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Dirk • couple • ch
9
awesome
Pros:

previous visit

Cons:

light walls

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Claudio • extended_group • ch
10
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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allyn • solo_traveller • us
4
Probably good winter hotel, bad summer hotel. Bring earmuffs.
Pros:

The staff were quite helpful and willing to help people with the strange check in.

Cons:

No matter what I did I could not get the room to cool down to a comfortable temperature. The hotel supplied two small desk fans in place of an AC unit which could be plugged into at one of the three outlets that were not close enough to the bed for the little fans. What I finally got to work was to open the window and point a fan inwards in front of it which dropped the temperature of the room from 85°F to 75°F which was manageable. That did sadly mean I had to leave the blackout curtains open slightly letting the 20hr daylight and 4 hr after sunset light into the room. The hotel is also located ~300 feet from a bar that has live bands.

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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WHISNANT • couple • us
1
2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Bodhi • solo_traveller • us
8
2025-10-23 • via Nuitee